Description
These juicy, flavorful BBQ chicken tenders are baked to perfection with a special seasoning blend and your favorite barbecue sauce for a family-friendly dinner that’s ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1½ tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (more as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken tenders in a large ziplock bag with oil and massage until coated. Add paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Massage again and transfer to prepared dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush tenders with BBQ sauce.
- Return to oven for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the spice mix. Serve with additional BBQ sauce for dipping.